Tuesday evening, after a six-year break, continues one of the most fascinating rivalries in the recent history of the Champions League.
After a series of three defeats in four games, Chelsea won the most recent two matches with a total score of 7-0. Thus, the morals of the Londoners returned to decent odds before this extremely important confrontation.

Barcelona is one of the main favorites to win the Champions League this year. The Catalans have lost only one match throughout the season. Valverde’s students have managed to block the opponents’ road to goal in four of their last five games and have not received a goal in their Champions League games this season.

Lionel Messi never scored against Chelsea in eight games. This is the worst balance for the Argentine against any opponent. Given that previous parties have played so long ago, it has no relevance to its chances of marking Tuesday night. Moreover, previous failures could further motivate the scorer’s score.

Chelsea and Barcelona met 12 times in the Champions League, all of them playing after the year 2000. Chelsea won four times, Barcelona three times, five other games ending in a tie. All draws took place in the latest seven direct confrontations. In the semifinals of 2012, the last time they faced, Chelsea had a win, qualifying with the score of 3-2 in general.

Barkley is injured during this period. Pedro is uncertain and could miss the meeting with his former team. Fabregas should be on the ground, facing his old colleagues. The mortage could also be losing from the home team. Giroud, the late Spanish substitute is in shape, scoring with Hull.

For guests, Semedo is suspended, while Vermaelen will miss the game due to muscle problems. Coutinho has no right to play for Barcelona after he played in the Liverpool group stage.

Chelsea (3-5-2)

-Courtois – Azpilicueta. Christensen, Cahill – Moses, Kante, Drinkwater, Fabregas, Alonso – Hazard, Giroud

Barcelona (4-3-3)

-Stegen – Roberto, Pique, Umtiti, Alba – Busquets, Paulinho, Rakitic – Iniesta, Messi, Suarez

PREDICTION: Under 2.5 goals @ 2.00